Introduction to the fundamental technique of jazz dance. Emphasis is placed on class participation so that students may develop their knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of jazz dancing, including warm-up, stretch, isolations and choreography.

3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Dance Technique family of activity courses.

A comprehensive study of the evolution of theatrical dance in the western world from the 16th century through the present day. Includes the eras of French court ballet, ballet d'action, romantic and classical ballet, modern, post-modern and contemporary dance styles. Examines topics in dance as an art form, including origin and history of major styles, traditions, trends; outstanding artists and works; practice in observing and understanding dance in a historical and cultural context. Analysis of dance as an expression of social order, power, classical art, a medium of cultural fusion, and as an expression of individual artists.

Introduction to the basic concepts of choreography and dance composition. Students will be given the opportunity to create original beginning dance works for individuals and groups to be performed in front of a live audience. Includes beginning dance technique and practice of basic choreographic skills.

2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. (96 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Dance Performance family of activity courses.

Continuation into the intermediate level concepts of choreography and dance composition. Students will be given the opportunity to create intermediate original dance works for individuals and groups to be performed in front of a live audience. Includes intermediate dance technique and practice of complex choreography.

2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. (96 hours total per quarter.)

Prerequisite: DANC 11B.

Advisory: This course is included in the Dance Performance family of activity courses.

Introduction to the fundamental techniques of Contemporary Dance. Emphasis is placed on development of the knowledge and understanding the principles of Contemporary Dance including basic movement theory, technique and repertoire from global artists.

3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Dance Technique family of activity courses.

Introduction to the principles of dance and conditioning through floor work derived from various dance disciplines including ballet, jazz, contemporary and other psycho-physical disciplines. Topics may include body mechanics, muscle groups critical to dance, flexibility, alignment, self-assessment, dance injury prevention, and strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection.

3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Ballet & Conditioning family of activity courses.

An introduction to the technique of Hip Hop dance with an integrated fitness approach that focuses on developing the stabilization muscles of the center of the body. Concentration will be on isolations of the muscles of the torso, back, hips, inner and outer thighs, chest and abdominals in conjunction with breathing, postural alignment and body awareness.

3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Social & Cultural Dance family of activity courses.